Manager, Information Technology

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all areas of Information Technology including Network Services, Technical Services, and Project Management.
• Develop, supervise, lead and motivate IT staff, which includes recruiting and performance management.
• Manage the development of short and long-range plans, including system architecture, security and system design.
• Work with Senior Management to identify current and future information needs/opportunities.
• Analyze detailed system factors in order to determine alternative methods or problem solutions.
• Review, test and update the Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan/Cyber response plan. Take on the role of Disaster Recovery Manager and be a participating member of the DR steering committee.
• Responsible for contract negotiation.
• Contribute to the evolution of the strategy and program for infrastructure security, including: cloud security, vulnerability management, advanced threat detection and prevention, threat actor deception, network threat prevention, user and entity behavioural analysis, network anomaly detection and DDoS resiliency.
• Provide the expertise and guidance needed to drive infrastructure cyber security maturity improvements across the organization in line with the changing threat Landscape. Regulatory and Compliance requirements, etc.
• Conduct detailed assessments to prioritize program remediation or improvement for various business segments.
• Provide depth of expertise, skills, source of knowledge on current and emerging Infrastructure, Cyber and Network Security domains.
• Participate in Industry wide BCP/Cyber tests as well as conduct and organize the internal BCP/Cyber Tests
• Provide support for the annual BCP attestations required by the regulators.
• Suggest and write Policy applicable to regulated entities

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking - Understanding a situation, issue, problem, etc. by breaking it into smaller pieces. Identifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them
• Business Acumen - The ability to understand the business implications of decisions and the ability to strive to improve organizational performance. Understands the internal and external environment.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning - Taking action to continuously learn in order to improve individual professionalism and effectiveness within the organization. Finds multiple opportunities to use new ideas, approaches, and knowledge to more effectively manage tasks and challenges
• Concern for Order - Reflects an underlying drive to reduce uncertainty in the surrounding environment. Monitors progress of a project against deadlines
• Initiative – The ability to identify a problem, obstacle, or opportunity and taking action in light of this identification to address current or future problems or opportunities. Acts up to 3 months ahead.
• Expertise - The ability and motivation to expand and use technical knowledge or to distribute work-related knowledge to others. Demonstrates depth of knowledge.
• Flexibility - The ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups. Decides how to do something based on the situation
• Team Leadership - The intention to take a role as leader of a team or other group. Obtains resources/takes care of the team

Education:

• Bachelors Degree/College Diploma in related field required
• MCSD Certificate
• MCSE Certificate
• Network related courses

Work Experience:

• 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in the information technology field.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry preferred.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

We respect the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required.

Qualified applicants should email resumes along with a cover letter to resumes@portlandic.com. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.